Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

Lee, Washington DC — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:05:33 GMT

I agree with this article. This is the part of the season when a coach has to demonstrate the actual ability to COACH and MANAGE a game. Van Gundy has done neither. Simply screaming at grown men who also happen to be professional athletes will not accomplish anything. This is not biddy basketball. His failure to manage this team will cause him to lose the series. If the Magic wins, it will be short of a miracle. Some blame should be applied to Howard as well. While he's a great player, as the team leader, he's got to take the ship by the helm on the court, and not simply observe these breakdowns during the course of the game.

Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

Kim Perkins, Sitka, Alaska — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:16:49 GMT

Celzic, every now and then you get it right. This is one of those rare times.

Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

Larry VanZant, Deland, Floirda — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:29:36 GMT

If you think this is true about the players being able to run the team, then why have a coach....
Let the DAM INMATES run the asylem . I am so tired of hearing about these over paid over pampered nut cases having their way. IF I was the owner of this team I would get rid of Howard and any other of the Prima Donnas on this team even if I never won another game and start over with players who want to play and not gripe.I live in Central Florida and a big (was) fan of the Magic.

Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

Darin — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:30:40 GMT

I guess thhe comment that Shaq made about Van Gundy is true. "He will always let his team down and crack under pressure"

Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

Eric Shuster, Colorado Springs, CO — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:59:43 GMT

While Orlando is demonstrating their skill at being choke masters, I am reminded of the nearly unsurmountable lead the Lakers gave up last year in the Championship series to these same Celtics. Lay the blame at Van Gundy's feet for being unable to inspire his team, while giving the Celtics their due in being patient and purposeful in winning these games.

Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

deegee, sd, ca — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:23:52 GMT

You are right; All them Van Gundy's are over rated as coaches.

Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

Dan Theune Orlando, Fl — Fri, 15 May 2009 03:53:09 GMT

I sit directly behind the magic bench and am baffled during timeouts--there is a general disinterest in the huddle and the major players seemingly ignore the rants of a coach who should be an assistent. there is nothing of value and the key players are eye rolling during the hoarse non-sensical play management from a control freak who needs to go

Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

John Pileggi, NY, NY — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:29:50 GMT

It is not clear if your point is that Van Gundy is a bad coach who should be fired, or that we need a new paradigm where players are polled in the coach retention/selection process. Using the Johnson/Riley episode is the proverbial needle in a haystack or exception that proves the rule. It just does not make sense 99.99% of the time.

Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

James T — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:31:01 GMT

lol...yeah beating the world champion Celtics who are playoff tested and hard to beat has nothing to do with Stan.

I know this is hard to follow but the Celtics know how to win and do not panic. They are also one of the most talented teams in the league. Ask the Bulls who saw them answer the bell time and time again. Stan VG is a good coach on an overacheiving team. If the Magic choke it isnt SVG it is Dwight Howard who cant keep his emotions in check and the rest of the average players they have.

Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

Bernard Vivy — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:14:10 GMT

Now that they are in the Eastern conference Final what are you going to say? The bottom line is we as Human cannot make prediction I am reading the article and comparing it to what have transpired and the conclusion is the article does not make sense now.

Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

Jay E, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:31:56 GMT

"I live in Central Florida and a big (was) fan of the Magic."

After seeing that Orlando has made it all the way to the NBA finals, I will bet dollars to donuts Larry VanZant, Deland, Floirda (above) has now jumped right back onto the Magic bandwagon.

Van Gundy keeping his job would be Magic act

Eric, Washington DC — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:41:01 GMT

oops. nice foresight. not.